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Regional EDGE

Regional EDGE

Supports Regional EDGE programmes for early-stage Scottish businesses across four regions via local delivery partners.

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About

Regional EDGE is a Scottish Government-funded programme administered by Scottish EDGE that extends early-stage business support to underserved regions of Scotland outside the main Scottish EDGE national competition. The programme distributes a total of £400,000 per annual round across four regions: Tayside (delivered by Elevator and GrowBiz), North East (Opportunity North East), Highlands & Island…

What this grant funds

Grant and loan awards of £10,000–£50,000 for early-stage businesses under five years old across four Scottish regions (Tayside, North East, Highlands & Islands, South of Scotland), funded by the Scottish Government.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£400K
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: scottishedge.com